Why we’re still the in-crowd

MOST of us are still staying at home despite the easing of lockdown.

Adults don’t leave the home for two or three days a week, according to University College London’s Covid-19 social survey. That’s down from an average of four days spent indoors in late March.

Restrictions have been relaxed to allow unlimited exercise, non- essential outings and to meet up with friends or family. While people went out more often as the lockdown progressed, over the last two weeks this has plateaued.

The lowest earners and those with mental health conditions are spending the most time in their homes, risking increased loneliness, anxiety and depression, the study of 90,000 people found.

The research, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, is the UK’s largest study into how adults are feeling during lockdown.